Order of the Three Stars
| Order of the Three Stars Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis | |
|---|---|
Chain and star of the order | |
| Type | Order, five classes, with three honor medals. |
| Awarded for | Merit in service to Latvia. |
| Presented by | Latvia |
| Motto | Per aspera ad astra (Through hardships toward the stars) |
| Established | 1924 |
Ribbon of the order | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Lāčplēsis |
| Next (lower) | Order of Viesturs |
Order of the Three Stars (Latvian: Triju Zvaigžņu ordenis) is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia. It was established in 1924 in remembrance of the founding of Latvia. Its motto is Per aspera ad astra, meaning "Through hardships towards the stars". The Order has five ranks and three grades of medals of honour.